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Depo-Provera Lawsuits Consolidated in Florida MDL
Depo-Provera, a widely used injectable contraceptive, has become the subject of numerous lawsuits alleging that its use is linked to serious health risks, including brain tumors. These lawsuits have recently been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Florida, and the move is expected to promote...
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New Study Shows Alarming Possible Link Between Depo-Provera and Meningioma Brain Tumor Risk
New Study Shows Alarming Possible Link Between Depo-Provera and Meningioma Brain Tumor Risk
A 2024 study found that there was a potential link between the use of the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and a higher risk for brain tumors. Now, new research shows that the connection between Depo-Provera and meningioma brain tumor development may be even more alarming than previously discovered. Depo-Provera and Meningioma...
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Depo-Provera Lawsuit Update: Multidistrict Litigation Hearing Scheduled
If it seems like a new Depo-Provera lawsuit update is announced every other week, that speculation may not actually be that far from the truth. In January 2025 alone, a number of Depo-Provera updates have already manifested, and one of the biggest in this ongoing litigation is coming at the...
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Depo-Provera Lawsuit Updates for November 2024
After a study found that there was a potential link between the use of the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and an increased risk for brain tumors — specifically an increase in the risk of developing intracranial meningioma – a significant number of Depo-Provera lawsuits started to be filed. Let’s take a...
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What is Oxbryta and Why Was it Recalled?
An FDA notice for the Oxbryta recall published on September 26, 2024, revealed that Pfizer Inc., the manufacturer of Oxbryta, voluntarily withdrew the medication from the market, “ceasing distribution, and discontinuing all active clinical trials and expanded access programs for Oxbryta.” What is Oxbryta, exactly, and why did the manufacturer...
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Zantac Lawsuits Continue to be Filed: Learn More
Zantac Lawsuits Continue to be Filed: Learn More
Thousands of individuals have stepped forward in recent months, claiming that long-term use of Zantac, which contains the active ingredient ranitidine, led to the development of cancer. Zantac lawsuits continue to be filed, but a number of cases are also starting to be settled as they make their way through...
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What You Need to Know About the Depo-Provera Lawsuits
Recent research shows that Depo-Provera has been found to have a potential link to a heightened risk for brain tumors. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the Depo-Provera lawsuits and whether or not you should be concerned if you’ve taken the contraceptive injection in the...
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What is Kratom? How the Supplement Could Lead to Addiction
On the surface, kratom seems safe enough; it comes from the leaves of an evergreen tree called Mitragyna speciosa and is an herbal substance. Although kratom has potential therapeutic uses, it also carries a risk for addiction that cannot be ignored.  What is Kratom? Kratom, according to the National Institute...
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Study Links Depo-Provera to Brain Tumors: What You Should Know
Currently, many law firms and injured individuals are bringing lawsuits against drug manufacturer Pfizer following reports that using the birth control injection Depo-Provera may be related to a heightened risk for brain tumors. One specific study links Depo-Provera to brain tumors and has led to increased investigation into a possible...
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Depo-Provera May Increase the Risk of Developing Intracranial Meningioma
Long-term use of the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera may increase the risk of developing a rare type of brain tumor called meningioma, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Shockingly, the study found that the risk of developing an intracranial meningioma may increase 5.6-fold if the medication is...
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